BBC Worldwide announced yesterday that a new agreement with the beIN DTH service will see BBC Earth extend its distribution in Turkey, launching on the region’s largest pay-tv operator Digiturk, on April 5.

Pre-school brand CBeebies will also make its debut as a full linear channel in the Turkish market exclusively via Digiturk. The channel will be fully localized with Turkish dubbing and a bespoke schedule for the Turkish market. The 24-hour channel will be available on channel number 161.

The Turkish channel will launch with the BAFTA and International Emmy ® Award winning Hey Duggee, globe-trotting adventure series Go Jettersand the BAFTA award-winning, animated series, Sarah and Duck.

BBC Earth will also launch as a linear channel across MENA through the beIN DTH service.